Execute vs. Exercise

Execute vs. Exercise — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Execute and Exercise

Executeverb

(transitive) To kill as punishment for capital crimes.

There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.

Exercisenoun

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

The teacher told us the next exercise is to write an essay.

Executeverb

(transitive) To carry out; to put into effect.

Your orders have been executed, sir!I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.

Exercisenoun

Physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness.

Executeverb

(transitive) To perform.

to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantlyto execute a turn in ballet

Exercisenoun

A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.

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Executeverb

(transitive) To cause to become legally valid

to execute a contract

Exercisenoun

The performance of an office, ceremony, or duty.

Executeverb

To start, launch or run

to execute a program

Exercisenoun

(obsolete) That which gives practice; a trial; a test.

Executeverb

To run, usually successfully.

The program executed, but data problems were discovered.

Exerciseverb

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

to exercise troops or horses;to exercise one's brain with a puzzle
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Executeverb

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment;

In some states, criminals are executed

Exerciseverb

(intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.

I exercise at the gym every day.

Executeverb

murder execution-style;

The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed

Exerciseverb

(transitive) To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.

The tenant exercised its option to renew the tenancy.She is going to exercise her right to vote.

Executeverb

put in effect;

carry out a taskexecute the decision of the peopleHe actioned the operation

Exerciseverb

To occupy the attention and effort of; to task; to tax, especially in a painful or vexatious manner; harass; to vex; to worry or make anxious.

exercised with pain

Executeverb

carry out the legalities of;

execute a will or a deed

Exerciseverb

(obsolete) To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to.

Executeverb

carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine;

Run the dishwasherrun a new program on the Macthe computer executed the instruction

Exercisenoun

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit;

the doctor recommended regular exercisehe did some exercisingthe physical exertion required by his work kept him fit

Executeverb

carry out or perform an action;

John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the guttersthe skater executed a triple pirouetteshe did a little dance

Exercisenoun

the act of using;

he warned against the use of narcotic drugsskilled in the utilization of computers

Executeverb

sign in the presence of witnesses;

The President executed the treaty

Exercisenoun

systematic training by multiple repetitions;

practice makes perfect

Exercisenoun

a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding;

you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

Exercisenoun

(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches;

academic exercises

Exerciseverb

put to use;

exert one's power or influence

Exerciseverb

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions;

practice law

Exerciseverb

give a work-out to;

Some parents exercise their infantsMy personal trainer works me hardwork one's muscles

Exerciseverb

do physical exercise;

She works out in the gym every day

Exerciseverb

learn by repetition;

We drilled French verbs every dayPianists practice scales